Grit And Resilience

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement

  • The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was a result of years of perseverance and dedication to his research.
  • She never gave up on her dream of becoming a professional dancer, showing true perseverance along the way.
  • Dude, I admire your perseverance in trying to fix that old car of yours.
  • In the face of adversity, perseverance is like a shield that protects us from giving up on our goals.

verb an action word that shows an attempt or effort to do something

  • She is trying her best to finish the project before the deadline.
  • I'm trying to learn how to play the guitar, but it's not easy.
  • He's trying to hit on that girl at the bar.
  • The company is trying to navigate through the challenges of the current market.